Indigenous Relations Advisor

1 week ago

Winnipeg, Canada FWS Group Full time

**Indigenous Relations Advisor**

**FWS Group of Companies is a fully integrated design, engineering, construction, and maintenance services firm.** We are advocates of the design-build approach to project development. Whether our clients are looking at greenfield construction or retrofitting an existing facility, we have the in-house expertise to take their project from vision to reality.

To add to this expertise, **we are recruiting for an **Indigenous Relations Advisor **for our Winnipeg office location, to join our collaborative and team focused organization.**

**We have a lot to offer you** - profit sharing, RRSPs, benefits, professional training, just to name a few. Find out more about our benefits**:FWS Benefits and Support.**

As our Relations Advisor**, you will be responsible for the development, implementation, and management of internal and external Indigenous and Community Relations strategy and policy guidelines for FWS.**

This position will work collaboratively with operational and functional services leadership to deliver on Indigenous relations goals including Indigenous staff recruitment and retention; engagement with Indigenous communities and organizations; and strengthening internal awareness of Indigenous cultures, histories, and issues.

**Position Overview**:

- **Build and maintain strong relationships** with Indigenous leadership and communities in all Canadian Regions. Act as a central coordination point for the navigation of relationships and partnerships between FWS and Indigenous communities, businesses, clients, and partners.
- Partner with key internal stakeholders to **implement strategies and recommendations** to continually strengthen Indigenous engagement and consultation in a manner that promotes collaboration and transparency with Indigenous communities and the company.
- Support/lead consultation and negotiations with Indigenous communities.
- **Provide advice to the Operations team and management team **on protocol and cultural related matters.
- Participates in short and long-range planning to **establish Indigenous related priorities and opportunities** for strategic partnerships.

**Qualifications Needed**:

- **Post-secondary education** in the skilled trades, communications, marketing, or a related field is required.
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience in **Indigenous relations**, the trades or other related field is required.
- Strong understanding and awareness of Indigenous cultures and communities from a historical and current perspective.
- Ability to **effectively communicate** and liaise with a diverse group of stakeholders including Indigenous communities and organizations.
- Demonstrated ability to **comfortably speak in front of groups**, including experience with classroom instruction.
- Proficiency with using a computer and software such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
- **Ability to travel** to Indigenous communities and/or FWS project locations on a frequent basis is required.
- Must have a valid driver’s license.

**About FWS**

We’ve been receiving Best Managed company accolades for years and there’s a reason. Our leadership team, our employees - we ensure collaboration, teamwork, and excellence in everything we do. We’re honest, safe, entrepreneurial, creative and empower our employees. We have a wide range of expertise and skillsets that service multiple markets.

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